Translation guide
A fermented dairy drink from Central Asia, traditionally made from mare's milk. In Japanese, it is usually referred to by its loanword name.
Referring to the traditional fermented mare's milk beverage
The standard Japanese loanword for kumis, written in katakana. This is the most common way to refer to the drink.
モンゴルではクミスがよく飲まれています。
Kumis is commonly drunk in Mongolia.
Literally 'horse milk liquor'. A more descriptive term, but less common than the loanword. May be used in explanatory contexts.
Kumis is a traditional drink of Central Asia.